Connect Who or what is your inspiration in business?

Inspired by the financial challenges I saw my parents face while raising me and my six younger siblings, I’m building Chartd to create a stable future and provide for my fiancé and our future family. My ultimate goal is to achieve freedom from the 9-to-5 grind so I can focus on impactful projects that truly make a difference in the world, while ensuring my loved ones are supported and secure. This vision drives my passion and commitment to entrepreneurship.

How do you stay motivated?

My motivation stems from the vision I have for the future—a life where I’ve built something meaningful, secure, and impactful. However, it’s not just the big dreams that keep me going; it’s the daily discipline of consistently putting in the effort to work on my company after my 9-to-5 job. This commitment to small, steady progress each day is what truly drives meaningful results and keeps my goals moving forward.

What would you do with the $25,000?

I would invest it in marketing my company to achieve critical local growth. This would include targeted campaigns to reach my audience, leveraging social media ads and forming community partnerships to increase awareness and user engagement. The goal would be to establish Chartd as a trusted platform in key local areas, building a strong foundation for scaling while demonstrating its value to users and businesses alike.